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Friday, 13 December 2019

BBC News

• Boeing: US regulator admits 'mistake' over aircraft crashesSafety regulator allowed the aircraft to continue flying despite its own analysis flagging warnings.
• Qantas picks Airbus over Boeing for longest flightsThe move marks a fresh blow to rival Boeing as it deals with the fallout from its grounded 737 Max jets.

Financial Times

• Australia’s Qantas chooses Airbus for longest routes Chief executive says Project Sunrise decision delayed over negotiations with pilots
• Boeing ‘unrealistic’ over timing of 737 Max return — FAARegulator says safety approval for aircraft has been hit by delays
• Delta Air Lines: plastic fantastic Airline’s deal with Amex should help to insulate it against headwinds
• Wizz Air to set up low-cost airline in Abu DhabiHungarian carrier to tap into markets in Middle East, Africa and Indian subcontinent

Aviation Industry

• Retirements prompt senior-management changes at BOC AviationAircraft lessor BOC Aviation has appointed a new executive director, board vice-chairman, two deputy MDs and CFO following the retirement of two multi-role senior executives. read more
• FAA wants Boeing to improve MAX submissionsFAA administrator Steve Dickson suggested Boeing improve the “quality and timelinessâ€� of information it is providing the agency to support getting the 737 MAX back into service, part of a larger message that Boeing’s efforts should focus on meeting regulatory demands, not influencing the process. read more